Siphonophores are deep-sea “colonial creatures” made up of specialized individuals that work together as one. And while scientists have described some 175 species of the bizarre beings, each one of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Name: Siphonophores (Siphonophora) Where they live: All oceans What they eat: Small crustaceans, ...

1. Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) were believed to be inactive jellyfish feeders because they are often observed lying motionless at the sea surface. Recent tracking studies revealed that they are actually ...

A diver made a disturbing discovery during a nighttime swim off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico. Pedro Valencia first spotted a bizarre creature and realized it was not just one but several different ...

WITH CHIEF ANIMAL STORIE CORRESPONDENT POPPI GREEN.... WHO'S BEEN SPENDING SOME OF THIS SHELTER IN PLACE TIME TO STUDY UP ON MARINE BIOLOGY, AND WAS PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN THE DISCOVERY OF A ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The nematocysts of 24 siphonophore species were examined by light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for differences that could relate to ...

The above photo is of Apolemia lanosa a type of siphonophore belonging to phylum Cnidaria that also includes corals and jellies. It’s basically the ocean’s way of celebrating Christmas all year long.

As successful fishermen know, if you want to catch fish, you have to use the right bait or lure. This is true even in the deep sea, where scientists recently discovered a new species of jelly that ...

Things here on terra firma may be a bit absurd right now—thanks to an ever-lengthening list of unbelievable current events—but it seems that everything going on in the deep sea is the same as it ever ...

Scientists working in waters off California have captured deep-sea jellyfish relatives waving little spikes that glow red. In the black ocean depths, plenty of creatures glow, but most of those that ...